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Indians students studying in the U.S. should keep documents clear, advises Councilman Ashfaq Syed
Syed is proud of his Indian roots and likes to stay grounded in the values of his community.
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Ishani Duttagupta - Sun, 01, Feb 2026
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Councilman Ashfaq Syed, Naperville City Council / Courtesy: Asian Media USA
When Ashfaq Syed was sworn into the Naperville City Council last summer, it wasn’t just a political victory—it was a way to repay a debt of gratitude to a city that embraced him and his family. His campaign focused on responsible growth and local business support, but his tenure has been defined by human connection.
Syed has made it a point to meet with constituents from all walks of life, offering a simple promise of accessibility. “My message to the community is that you can reach out to me at any time. I am an elected official, and I am there to serve them, and I started by meeting different groups within the community,” Syed says. In the months since his election, that message has resonated clearly, as he continues to be a frequent guest at community events and a direct line of support for local organizations.
There are many issues concerning the community that he has been working on. Last week, he joined five other council members in voting against the proposed data center in Naperville after months of resistance from residents to the proposal despite the city’s planning and zoning commission having voted in its favor in Nov. 2025.
“This decision was not about being anti-development. It was about being pro-Naperville,” Syed said after the vote. As a councilman, he is also a strong advocate for clean energy, environmental sustainability, and climate action in Naperville.
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